Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
When you’ve got a billion dollar franchise on your hands, chances are you’re not going to let it sit on the shelves too long. Even if you can’t get the visionary director of the...
2000s / Action / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published July 2, 2003 · Last modified May 1, 2019
When you’ve got a billion dollar franchise on your hands, chances are you’re not going to let it sit on the shelves too long. Even if you can’t get the visionary director of the...
2000s / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published June 27, 2003 · Last modified December 3, 2019
I’m not going to bother trying to figure out all of the things which make little or no sense during 28 Days Later, as they are not only impossible to explain given the little...
2000s / Action / Science Fiction / Superhero
by Vincent Leo · Published May 4, 2003 · Last modified April 30, 2019
X2 is probably going to be the dividing point between the fans of the comic book and those that are just along for the ride. If you’re a fan, (and I am a casual fan,...
2000s / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published March 19, 2003 · Last modified May 7, 2019
Dreamcatcher is one long, glorious turd of a movie that will possibly go down as a fave cult film for some, while completely bewildering the rest of the audiences out there. From initial appearances feels like...
1970s / Adventure / Family / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published February 24, 2003 · Last modified April 22, 2019
With Harry Potter all the rage these days, it would seem the perfect time to release Escape to Witch Mountain on DVD. After all, they both feature child magicians just learning that they have gifts beyond mere mortals,...
1980s / Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published February 10, 2003 · Last modified April 17, 2019
Although it’s the weaker of the three entries in the Star Wars episode 4-6 story arc, Return of the Jedi is still as thoroughly entertaining a final chapter as anyone could have reason to hope for. Lucas decides...
2000s / Action / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published January 9, 2003 · Last modified November 12, 2019
It was with a good amount of anticipation that I obtained the “Special Version” of the infamous Battle Royale, but sad to say, it was not worth the time and effort to watch, much less...
2000s / Mystery / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published November 20, 2002 · Last modified April 11, 2019
First off, I have to say that if you aren’t prepared to see a pure science fiction film, with all of the maturity and complexity that the term implies, you probably are better off...
2000s / Comedy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published August 24, 2002 · Last modified March 31, 2019
Simone is Andrew Niccol’s second feature as a director and third as screenwriter, and for someone so new to the industry, he has made quite a terrific impression on many in terms of his...
2000s / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published July 9, 2002 · Last modified May 13, 2019
Signs is a tough review for someone who doesn’t employ spoilers, so forgive the lack of specifics in the review — I’m doing it for your own good. After watching the twisty yet somber thrillers The...
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.