Jack Nicholson’s performance is the spotlight here, and probably the biggest reason why Hoffa, Danny DeVito’s ambitious but mostly disconnected biopic about the controversial union leader, Jimmy Hoffa, The film follows Hoffa’s rise from out of...
Not exactly the directorial debut that Seinfeld favorite Jason Alexander would have hoped for, For Better or Worse is little more than a ninety-minute collection of strained situations and unfunny moments. The problems start early, as it...
1990s / Action / Comedy / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published March 16, 2004 · Last modified May 30, 2019
I remember my younger, less discriminating days when I would watch “21 Jump Street” on Fox every week. I couldn’t really remember what caused me to eventually lose interest in the show, figuring I...
Richard Gere stars as Mr. Jones, a man who frequently lives his life on a constant high. Perhaps too high, as his often erratic behavior has been deemed dangerous enough to land him in...
1990s / Comedy / Romance / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published February 24, 2004 · Last modified May 7, 2019
Mystery Date is a tedious exercise in the routine, with gags so trite, you’ll be reciting each punch line minutes before it actually occurs. With such likable romantic leads, it’s a shame to see...
An HBO original movie, but featuring A-list stars, Running Mates is an amiable romantic comedy that is carried by the personalities and acting ability of the two appealing stars. Released during just before the Clintons took...
If I would have known that Jason Bloom was at the helm, the man responsible for one of the worst films I’ve ever had the misfortune to see, Bio-Dome, I would have stayed far, far...
Those who read my site regularly will know that I have little respect for Michael Bay’s style of direction and even less for mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s bloated, mind-numbing, explosion-ridden action flicks. You may be surprised...
Jim Jarmusch’s films are a definite acquired taste, speaking volumes to a small, but very loyal following of fans, while seeming too surreal and quirky to most everyone else. My personal feeling towards his...
1990s / Comedy / Family / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published February 6, 2004 · Last modified May 7, 2019
The Parent Trap is a Disney family movie, and that doesn’t mean it’s just for kids — adults can enjoy this just as much. Although it’s a remake of the 1961 Disney classic, it...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.
