Speed perfectly stands for what mega-budget action movies should aim to be, turning into a winking metaphor for the entire genre and dwindling attention spans.
More like the spy was a catcher, but still “You’re an unusual man, Mr. Berg,” says Jeff Daniels to a potential American spy, aging Red Sox catcher Moe Berg. …
Performing the Job(s) Steve Jobs releasing so near the Ashton Kutcher-starring Jobs is a Steve Jobs thing – confident, arrogant, and knowing the competition will fail. Whether the market …
Disco Boogie Mark Whatney is a tough one. He survives years on a desolate planet – alone – while using improvisation for survival. While the book was a tale …
Matt Damon Looks at Earth with Envious Eyes Inspiring and playful, The Martian is the least cynical of Hollywood’s space epics. Trapped astronaut Mark Watney’s (Matt Damon) bright demeanor …
Copying the first Dumb and Dumber’s plot almost in totality, this sequel has none of the inventive zest and little of the slyly intelligent humor of the original. The …
Starting your career with Dumb & Dumber sets an awfully high standard. Amazingly, the Farrelly Brothers have managed to keep their career going with some classic comedies, even if …
Instead of diving in to the eventual bank heist, The Lookout spends 40 minutes building its characters before the idea of a robbery is brought into the script. Headed …