Tadpole (2002)
Oscar Grubman (Stanford) is a smart, bookish 15-year-old boy that has a knack for drawing in the ladies with his passion for French and Voltaire. He comes home to his father’s (Ritter) New York apartment from...
Author: Vincent Leo
8 Mile (2002)
Not knowing very much about 8 Mile before going in other than it starred rapper Eminem, to say I was skeptical would be an understatement. Although a long-time fan of hip hop, Eminem’s style hasn’t appealed...
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
I’ve never been one who cared much for wedding films, or even for ethnic family comedies for that matter, but My Big Fat Greek Wedding won me over with surprising ease. Going into this film,...
The Truth About Charlie (2002)
I’ve often referred to movies as “half-baked” but it’s a rare instance when I find one that I can label as “over-cooked.” The Truth About Charlie is one of those instances. It’s actually quite a shame...
Defending Your Life (1991)
Defending Your Life is a wryly witty and very amusing comedy from the mind of writer-director Albert Brooks, who gives a hilarious take on the process of what happens after we die. Apparently, we all...
White Oleander (2002)
Based on Janet Fitch’s best-selling novel of the same name, White Oleander plays more like a four-part drama on life-lessons than as a cohesive, conventional thriller. With such a uniquely constructed narrative, it becomes...
Moonlight Mile (2002)
Much of the dramatic resonance that writer-director Brad Silberling brought to MOONLIGHT MILE comes from his very own experiences, most notably his relationship with actress Rebecca Shaeffer, who was stalked and killed by an obsessed fan...
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
I came out of watching Punch-Drunk Love with a mixture of feelings, some of which I may never sort out. They are mixed in part because it is easily the best work in Adam Sandler’s not-too-varied...
Red Dragon (2002)
There are so many reasons people may not care to see Red Dragon, the latest film in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy adapted from Thomas Harris’ bestselling series, that it actually amazes me that someone would...
The Transporter (2002)
I remember a quote from a source I’ve long forgotten when describing the recent trend of Hong Kong film directors making movies in other countries stating, “You can take the director out of Hong...