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...
Category: 2000s
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...
The Tuxedo (2002)
I’ve concluded that watching a Jackie Chan film involves some of the same elements as watching a porn flick. Amid all the exciting action, there’s usually a dumb plot set up as a device...
8 Women (2002)
Based on the play by Robert Thomas, 8 Women transcends the stage by becoming an homage to 1950s Hollywood films and the female archetypes within them, combining the glamour and conventions of that decade with the...
Running Out of Time 2 (2001)
Although the directing credits go to two directors, I can’t imagine Johnny To did much, if anything, in this sequel to his terrific Running Out of Time. That’s not just because this version is inferior;...
Barbershop (2002)
In the 70s, the “day in the life of…” occupation movies was more the norm as far as comedies go, with an ensemble cast of colorful characters, and not much plot other than to...
City by the Sea (2002)
City by the Sea draws its inspiration from a 1997 Esquire magazine article by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, Mike McAlary. The article was entitled “Mark of a Murderer,” and detailed the tale of a real-life cop who begins...
One Hour Photo (2002)
2002 has been a busy year for Robin Williams with three films hitting theaters, and more interestingly, three films in which he plays a psycho bad guy. Williams once started out as an edgy...
The Guru (2002)
Many readers may be completely unaware of the Indian cinema many have dubbed “Bollywood” because of the prolific but unique types of movies coming from that region. They are musicals which usually have a...
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Mike Myers super-spy spoof creation is back for his third big-screen adventure and gives us more of what we’ve come to love (or loathe, depending on your perspective) the AUSTIN POWERS series for, namely...