Dreamworks gets cute and schlocky all at the same time, and as usual they spare no expense when it comes to casting voice talent.
THE READER
A great film is locked inside a good film and we’ve forgotten where we left the key.
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON begins with a story about a clockmaker who built a clock for a New Orleans train station…a clock that ran backwards. His wish was that time could be pushed backwards, and that those we’ve lost in our life’s journey could return to us. Such a wish is pointless, because…
PASSCHENDAELE
As we near the hundredth anniversary of WWI, filmmakers have found a desire to remind us of the hells we might have forgotten.
BODY OF LIES
Ridley Scott illustrates just how tough it can be to tell a story that is still unfolding.
APPALOOSA
Great chemistry can sometimes distract from underwhelming narrative.
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN
It’s been three years, there’s nary a wardrobe in sight, but it looks like we’re headed back to Narnia anyway.