… a sense of humor comes into play, breaking all of that tension down for what amounts to pure camp.

The first hour or so of Ghost Writer is peppered with shards of humor, witty writing in an attempt to lighten the mood. It remains uneasy even with the laughs.

After.Life is as lost as the audience

Phillip K. Dick’s short story is turned into an extravagant film, one a bit longer than it probably needs to be, yet it never loses focus.

Without Greengrass’ trademark panicked style (or cliched documentary feel; call it what you wish), Green Zone would not be the same.

When Unthinkable takes hold, especially in the final 20-minutes, it as gripping a thriller as you will find.

It’s purpose is not simply to make the audience laugh, but develop another side of the character, pushing it out of one dimensional territory.

Mel Gibson. What can be said for the man as an actor? How about, he should never, ever try to pull off a deep Boston accent again? That works.

Armored’s issues stem from a lack of tension, and certainly a bare minimum level of surprise.

“So horribly sad. How is it I feel like laughing?”