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...
Although I’m giving Secondhand Lions a marginally negative review, I will admit, I did like many parts of the film quite a bit. In fact, I was quite entertained throughout most of it, confident that I’d be...
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...
As a satire of schlock-horror, Cabin Fever had the potential to be much better than most attempts at covering the same ground in recent years. As an homage, it also could have done the same. However,...
Starsky & Hutch is yet another big screen recreation of an old classic TV show, and like many others that have been made in recent years, it isn’t so much an homage or a...
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...
2000s / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published February 19, 2004 · Last modified December 5, 2019
The pigeonholing of Adam Sandler into dumb, scatological comedies has once again denied him another coulda-been good movie that had the potential of taking him to the next level as an actor. Sadly, it is...
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...
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Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.
