100 Words or Less: Casino Jack
Though Kevin Spacey is dynamic in the title role, the other characters in “Casino Jack” are reduced to one-note caricatures.
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100 Words or Less: True Grit
Though the Coens turned this classic western into something of a screwball comedy, “True Grit” still feels like their most accessible work to date.
Dec 22, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
100 Words or Less: The Fighter
“The Fighter” is that rare movie which manages to be universally appealing while still impressing us pickier aficionados.
Dec 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words or Less: TRON: Legacy
Despite a few wooden performances and several scenes solely containing expositional dialogue, “TRON: Legacy” still ultimately feels more like a success than a misfire.
Dec 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: 127 Hours
It’s a rough ride, but you’ll walk out feeling alive.
Nov 12, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Megamind
The characters, like the humor, are shallow yet likable. This isn’t life-changing stuff, but it’s a perfectly enjoyable way to pass the time for 96 minutes.
100 Words Or Less: Due Date
The script makes no sense and the structure is sloppy – even for a film directed by the guy who made “The Hangover.”
100 Words or Less: Ramona and Beezus
Too poorly executed to resonate emotionally – even on the most superficial level.
Jul 24, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words or Less: Twilight: Eclipse
Yeah, I saw it. I had to at least say something about what unfolded before my eyes.
Jul 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Toy Story 3
I’d honestly rather watch it in “Spanish mode” than just about anything else I’ve seen this summer.
Jun 20, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Jake Gyllenhaal is roided up. Ben Kingsley is out of place. Alfred Molina is refreshingly amusing. Gemma Arterton is largely wasted. I never played the video game Prince of Persia: The Sands [...]
May 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Robin Hood
The only way this movie could rob folks any more blatantly is if movie theater ticket takers started wearing green tights.
May 16, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less (SFIFF): All About Evil
“All About Evil” screened at the 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival, which took place this year from April 22nd to May 6th.
May 13, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Skatopia: 88 Acres Of Anarchy
“Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy” screened at the 36th Athens International Film and Video Festival in Athens, Ohio, which was held from April 23-29.
100 Words Or Less (SFIFF): Cyrus
“Cyrus” screened at the 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival, which took place this year from April 22nd to May 6th.
May 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less (SFIFF): Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work
“Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” was the Closing Night Film at the 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival, which took place this year from April 22nd to May 6th.
100 Words Or Less (SFIFF): Happythankyoumoreplease
“Happythankyoumoreplease” was featured as the Centerpiece Screening at the 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival, which took place this year from April 22nd to May 6th.
May 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
100 Words Or Less: Iron Man 2
Was Iron Man lacking in the silliness department? Then why bring in Tropic Thunder scribe Justin Theroux? Did the first movie pull off its villain? Then why double up the second time? [...]
May 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
