Into the Woods–Movie Review
I was raised to be charming, not sincere. –Cinderella’s Prince Into the Woods (IMDB) is a movie adaptation of the 1987 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Let me… Read more »
Category: Movies
Wild–Movie Review
Wild (IMDB) is a story of self-discovery and self-renewal based on an autobiographical book by Cheryl Strayed. It is an interesting movie though some people may find it a bit… Read more »
St. Vincent–Movie Review
St. Vincent (IMDB) is a well-intentioned comedy that is not as heart-warming as it thinks it is. However it is redeemed by some good performances, particularly a star turn by… Read more »
This Is Where I Leave You–Movie Review
This Is Where I Leave You (IMDB) is a comedy-drama about a dysfunctional family. (I should emphasize that the family is “dysfunctional” in the move-comedy sense, not the movie-drama sense…. Read more »
Guardians of the Galaxy–Movie Review
Guardians of the Galaxy (IMDB) is an action comedy based on a Marvel comic book. It might have been better with a bit less action and a bit more comedy…. Read more »
Boyhood–Movie Review
As with most films by Richard Linklater, I found Boyhood (IMDB) fascinating, but it probably won’t be to everyone’s taste. If you liked his Before Sunrise series (IMDB) then you’ll… Read more »
Chef (Movie Review)
Chef (IMDB) is a simple, funny unpretentious film about a man who has become so wrapped up in his career that he has lost touch with what is really important…. Read more »
The Railway Man–Movie Review
The Railway Man (IMDB) is a somewhat-fictionalized adaptation of Eric Lomax’s autobiographical book of the same title. The movie is affecting and heartwarming. However it makes some dramatic exaggerations while… Read more »
Belle–Movie Review
Belle is yet another elegant British costume drama, though this one is a bit off the beaten track. It claims to be “based on a true story” but it is… Read more »
Draft Day–Movie Review
Draft Day (IMDB) is a disappointing football movie. It’s a Kevin Costner vehicle and an extended commercial for the NFL. Costner plays Sonny Weaver Jr., the General Manager of a… Read more »