Grand Illusion
French drama is a fascinating study of unlikely friendships during WWI. Legendary director Jean Renoir celebrates brotherhood among prisoners and guards within a German war camp. The action follows three French officers captured as P.O.W.’s. The well drawn characterizations are what ultimately draw the viewer into this anti-war commentary. Lt. Maréchal is a husky working […]
The Adjustment Bureau
Suspenseful fantasy about a rising U.S. congressman who clashes with supernatural forces in order to be with the gifted ballet dancer that he loves. What if our destiny was overseen by agents responsible for ensuring a preordained outcome? That is the fascinating examination of free will vs. predestination presented here. Utterly original idea is entertaining […]
Hall Pass
Buddy comedy from the Farrelly Brothers concerning two men whose wives, fed up with their constant ogling of women, give them permission to do whatever they want for one whole week to get it out of their system. Open ended setup seems ripe for farce, but the premise is absolutely wasted. They go to […]
Megamind
Animated comedy about an evil supergenius who, bored without purpose, feels compelled to create another rival after he defeats his righteous nemesis. Will Farrell is excellent as the titular villain. His mispronunciation of simple words is genuinely humorous and provides several laughs. He’s the best thing in the film. But it’s as if the producers […]