Strangely, even with two powerhouse actors involved in a psychological chess-match thriller, Under Suspicion delivers in such a lackadaisical manner that it feels like a four person stage drama than a major motion picture. In this...
by Vincent Leo · Published August 22, 2000 · Last modified February 26, 2019
Before Sunrise is one of those hidden gems that, if you are in the mood for an insightful, romantic film, is well worth seeking out in your local video store. It tells a very simple...
by Vincent Leo · Published August 19, 2000 · Last modified February 26, 2019
Every few years, I’ll watch Reservoir Dogs again just to see if my opinion changes on it, since it has a fervent following of fans that maintain its brilliance among films. Without fail, my opinion stays...
Autumn in New York tells the story of a playboy named Will (Gere), approaching 50 and taking a fancy to a much younger woman, Charlotte (Ryder), despite feeling that their age difference will make...
If your idea of a film is Barbie doll girls in skin tight outfits dancing on a bar, then Coyote Ugly is a must-see for you. Sad to say it, but there’s more plot in your...
Based on Roger Rueff’s stage play “Hospitality Suite” (which he adapts for the big screen himself), this tells the story of one night in a hotel hospitality suite with three lubricant salesman attending a...
A plane crashes on the way to Miami, killing everyone on board. The spouses of a DC Internal Affairs cop (Ford) and a New Hampshire congresswoman (Thomas) are among the victims. It turns out that they...
Quite an impressive debut for first-time writer-director Ben Younger, with a screenplay full of interesting observations and the directorial styling of a seasoned pro. That’s not to say Boiler Room doesn’t have its share of awkward...
Fittingly enough, this Hitchcockian suspenser was based on a book by Patricia Highsmith, who also wrote the book a Hitchcock classic was based on, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN. Somewhat similar in themes, this one...
Cider House Rules was the big surprise in the nomination for Best Picture of 1999. Did it deserve it? In my opinion, not when Magnolia, Being John Malkovich, and Election were not on the list. Those are films which...
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.
