True Grit
Joel and Ethan Coen’s remake of the 1969 classic starring John Wayne about revenge. Straightforward and unpretentious, this is the Coen brothers most traditional film yet. That’s both a good and a bad thing . Rooted firmly in classic storytelling conventions, its old fashioned sentiment is comforting. However it isn’t particularly memorable or as innovative […]
Winter’s Bone
Upon learning her missing father has put their home and land up for bond, a teen sets out on a dangerous quest to find him. At the center of the action is 17 year old Ree Dolly played by actress Jennifer Lawrence. “Forced to grow up fast” situation has her in charge of two young […]
I Love You Phillip Morris
Dark comedy is true account concerning con artist Steven Jay Russell who met the love of his life behind bars. Bizarre feature is alternatingly funny and touching at different times and the weird shifts in tone are frustratingly uneven. One moment the movie attempts to be a poignant love story, the next it’s a vulgar […]
The Fighter
Gritty sports drama detailing the early years of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward and his half-brother who helped train him. The subject matter of underdog fighters might seem like old hat. Anyone who has ever seen the classics Rocky, Raging Bull or The Wrestler will be familiar with the blueprint for these types of stories. But the […]
Tron: Legacy
While attempting to find information regarding the mysterious disappearance of his father, Sam Flynn activates a laser which transports him to the Grid, a cyberworld within the computer program Tron. This continuation of the original Tron from 1982 even sees the return of original star Jeff Bridges as the talented computer programmer from the earlier […]
The King’s Speech
After his disastrous closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, England’s Prince Albert is impelled to see Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist. Inspiring period film is a stately historical drama about living with a disability, specifically stuttering. Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush are an unlikely duo, engaging as student and teacher respectively. […]
Black Swan
A ballet director is mounting a production of Swan Lake and is looking to replace his prima ballerina with a new face, someone who will embody both the innocent White Swan and the sensual Black Swan. Stunning window into the incredible dedication it takes to be a great dancer, is highlighted by exceptional performances. Natalie […]
The Karate Kid
The common objection goes, why remake a classic film? It’s never going to be as engaging as the original and it’s a lazy way make a buck. You’ll feel even more jaded when you realize the movie’s producers, über famous Hollywood couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, have cast their own son as the titular […]