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 | Not So Merry, But Still Worth It Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Michael Keaton makes his directorial debut with [b]The Merry Gentleman[/b] and it’s a welcome addition to his long but spotty repertoire. He hasn’t really made a quality picture since Quentin Tarantino’s [b]Jackie Brown[/b] in 1997 and it’s refreshing to see him make a comeback with such a quiet and intelligent film.More |  | It Just Gets Worse Rating: 2 out of 5 stars.
Those who thought Brett Ratner’s [b]X-Men: The Last Stand[/b] was as bad as it gets shouldn’t see [b]X-Men Origins: Wolverine[/b]. Incredibly Gavin Hood ([b]Rendition[/b]) has taken the crown from Ratner for creating the worst X-Men film. [b]Wolverine[/b] is sloppy, poorly paced and full of every cliché a superhero/action movie could have. Sure, it has its moments of fun, mainly due to the characters of the X-Men universe and by the (mostly) talented actors who play them, but those who said there’s more stories to tell about these characters won’t convince anyone with this film.More |  | Some Dreams Never Die Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
The story of this metal band may look like a real-life [b]Spinal Tap[/b] and, actually, it’s not too far off. Sacha Gervasi’s directorial debut documents Canadian band Anvil as they enter their golden years, nearly 30 years since their debut in the early 80s, still searching for their big break.More |  | Dysfunction in the 70s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.
[b]Lymelife[/b], while filmed with love, precision and supported by an amazing cast, ultimately offers nothing that hasn’t been seen before. It follows two upper-middle class Long Island families as they struggle to attain the American Dream. It’s a beautiful, well-acted film that never quite finds its footing and it’s a shame because it has so much potential.More |  | Deranged and Dark…yet Funny If you’re a fan of Seth Rogen’s other films, this one is a bit of a departure. But those of you who have seen writer/director Jody Hill’s previous film [b]The Fist Foot Way[/b] know what you’re in for. I’m not sure what lurks in the back of Hill’s mind is that sane, but it’s definitely hilarious. Rogen and Hill have likened this film as [b]The Taxi Driver[/b] of comedy and they’re actually not that far off.More |  | Corporate and Political Deception Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
While [b]State of Play[/b] has a lot of great talent they, unfortunately, don’t have much to work with. Do we really need another mediocre yet star-studded political thriller? At best, this film is perfect for a lazy Friday night on the couch.More |  | Glory Days Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
As a mid-20s guy who loves a good Ingmar Bergman or Orson Welles, I have to admit that I kind of enjoyed [b]17 Again[/b]. It's not necessarily a good movie, but it has enough amusing moments to hold one's attention most of the time. Granted many of those moments came from Thomas Lennon ([b]Reno 911[/b]), who played the quintessential nerdy, comic relief friend, but despite being cookie cutter the film is better than most in the same genre.More |  | An Almost-There Indie An indie film with Paul Dano and Zooey Deschanel sounds perfect, right? Well, unfortunately these two indie darlings can’t push this film to the top of the heap. But, as a first time effort by Director Matt Aselton it shows promise and a tendency for odd, quirky yet utterly original stories.More |  | More Than Just a City Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
This is the type of film where I don’t really want say much. It’s a fantastic experience set in a truly cinematic city. To say too much would ruin that experience. All I want to say is that you should go see it. Of course, I’ll give you a bit more than that.More |  | Know To Skip This Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars.
I’m not sure what I was expecting. Despite a few great performances, Nicolas Cage’s recent track record hasn’t been too hot. Still, I’m always rooting for the guy. I gave [b]Knowing[/b] a fair chance but it, unsurprisingly, fell short. It wasn’t terrible, just painfully mediocre.More |
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