Tag: Liam Neeson

Decades removed from the hype, Phantom Menace makes its thematic purpose clear, if unseated by misguided execution.

No, My Queen Men in Black: International exists, like Men in Black II exists. That’s not right. This isn’t Men in Black II bad, rather so routine and draining …

Sloppy Start The first act of Batman Begins creates a perfect billionaire. The idea is to make the audience empathetic to rich, powerful people. That’s key. Bruce Wayne’s father …

Elway or Manning? Cold Pursuit is not a normal movie. Not an American one, anyway. From a Norwegian director and a Danish scriptwriter (and remade from the Norwegian original), …

Breaking Chicago Widows is a basic heist movie. It opens with a shoot-out. Chased by police, robbers attempt an escape in their van, firing shots from the open rear …

“The List is Life” Spielberg’s Holocaust film released in 1993. Where his other ‘93 production, Jurassic Park visibly looks part of its decade, Schindler’s List is the rare film …

Narrow in Purpose Love is mightier than power, so says Krull. It also says that love, when on fire, holds more might still. This adventure sees Ken Marshall’s Colwyn …

If Liam Neeson Boards, Get Out The latest in the “Liam Neeson punches dudes” genre works to the extent these movies do. It’s a competent retread of Neeson’s Non-Stop, …

Martin Scorsese’s Passion Project About Christian Missionaries in Japan Silence is a personal film for Martin Scorsese. Adapted from the 1966 novel by Shusaku Endo, its serious religious themes …

Spirited Korean War Drama Liam Neeson leads the casting of this war drama domestically, but Operation Chromite is appropriately dominated by its native Korean cast. With frequent dramatic cigarette …

Runny German cinematographer Martin Ruhe must adore elevated trains. There are more of them in his Run All Night than characters. They are a New York staple, but Run …

Liam Neeson narrates this excellent documentary about Manny Pacquiao Boxing fans know the name of Manny Pacquiao. Widely considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the entire world, he is …