Page
8: Displaying
141 -
160 of 265 total articles found.
|
|
141 |
|
You can't spell "number" without "numb," the general feeling - or lack
thereof - in "I Am Number Four," the foul offspring of teen angst and
shoddily written science fiction.
|
02/24/2011 |
|
142 |
|
When did Liam Neeson become synonymous with "badass?"
|
02/24/2011 |
|
143 |
|
There was probably a time when directors thought a modern-day
interpretation of William Shakespeare's plays was fresher than an untamed shrew.
|
02/17/2011 |
|
144 |
|
Adam Sandler asks you to "Just Go With It," but from now on, we're going to need some incentive.
|
02/17/2011 |
|
145 |
|
"The Roommate," a so-called psychological thriller, does not thrill, nor does it, uh, psychose.
It"s a bland anomaly that promises racy coed mayhem, but delivers
PG-rated boredom, better suited for a made-for-TV exclusive.
|
02/10/2011 |
|
146 |
|
For an underwater 3-D adventure, 'Sanctum' is absurdly dry and
flat.
|
02/10/2011 |
|
147 |
|
"The Rite" is a forgettable entry in an overplayed genre that's never come
close to topping 1973's landmark horror film, "The Exorcist."
|
02/03/2011 |
|
148 |
|
Cool-headed, ruggedly suave and unabashedly British, Jason Statham is the B-movie
action hero of our time, never deviating from that path and pretty much
playing the same role again and again, but in mildly different
situations.
|
02/03/2011 |
|
149 |
|
frank@mountaintimes.com
Trailers can be deceiving.
"No Strings Attached" is case in point, as its overplayed trailer ceaselessly touted...
|
01/27/2011 |
|
150 |
|
Splendid performances, a heartwarming story and expert presentation make "The King's Speech" one to be remembered.
|
01/27/2011 |
|
151 |
|
frank@mountaintimes.com
The dilemma with "The Dilemma" is identity.
Packed with comedy, melodrama, slapstick and violence, director...
|
01/20/2011 |
|
152 |
|
With superhero movies a dime a dozen, it was only a matter of time till studios delved into the days of radio drama.
|
01/20/2011 |
|
153 |
|
frank@mountaintimes.com
Let's just get this out there. "Country Strong" sounds like a fragrance from Travis Tritt.
It stinks, but the...
|
01/13/2011 |
|
154 |
|
'Black Swan' is a harrowing psychological drama that should
earn its star, Natalie Portman, a well-deserved Oscar nod.
|
01/05/2011 |
|
155 |
|
frank@mountaintimes.com
The Good
1. 'True Grit'
The Coen Bros. make this classic western tale of revenge their own in this...
|
12/30/2010 |
|
156 |
|
As soon as the first trailer hit screens some months ago, it was obvious
the Coen Brothers' adaptation of "True Grit" would be unlike the
classic western ...
|
12/30/2010 |
|
157 |
|
frank@mountaintimes.com
"Meet the Parents."
"Meet the Fockers."
"Little Fockers."
There's definitely a trend here, and it...
|
12/30/2010 |
|
158 |
|
frank@mountaintimes.com
It's a classic underdog story, one where you probably know the ending before you've seen the beginning, but, thanks to...
|
12/22/2010 |
|
159 |
|
Let's face it: The original 1982 "Tron" was a special effects showcase.
|
12/22/2010 |
|
160 |
|
C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" is one of the most beloved series of children's books of all time.
The film adaptations, however, just don't seem to be catching on. Though
well made and generously budgeted, the series just doesn't have that
epic sheen, that sense of wonderment that can engross an audience and
draw one into the story.
|
12/15/2010 |
