i am sam (2001)
I Am Sam is one of those films you want to like because you like the characters, but the filmmakers refuse to stick them in a good film. It’s almost as if writer/director Jessie...
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Road to Perdition (2002)
Following up an Academy Award winner isn’t an easy thing to do as a director, as the expectation level rises immensely. This is even more true when that Oscar-winner is also your first directorial...
The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)
Having seen the television show “The Crocodile Hunter” on the cable channel Animal Planet, I usually have found it entertaining in small doses, especially when watched with friends. Hearing about the film version made...
Signs (2002)
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...
The ‘burbs (1989)
For all of Joe Dante’s talent, I think he needs to get someone else to direct the final half hour of his films. Like Gremlins, Innerspace and Small Soldiers, Dante delivers expertly in the set-up for The ‘burbs, only...
Mr. Deeds (2002)
I’ve endured some Adam Sandler stench-fests before to be sure — Billy Madison, Big Daddy, Little Nicky — hell, I didn’t even care for the one most people seem to like: The Wedding Singer. I mentally braced myself going into...
Kate and Leopold (2001)
Meg Ryan, in a romantic-comedy, is about as much of a sure thing as you can get in Hollywood. Although she has done her share of dramatic work, and excellent performances she had in...
Scooby-Doo (2002)
I find it curious that someone would bother taking the time to secure the rights to Hanna-Barbera’s classic cartoon series, then get over $90 million to make a film without having any legitimate plot...
Minority Report (2002)
More gold mined from the stories of Philip K. Dick, whose other works include the basis of Blade Runner and Total Recall, two classics in the science fiction film genre. Minority Report may not be as good as...
Windtalkers (2002)
Windtalkers seems like an odd vehicle to catch the interest of over-the-top action director John Woo in many ways. Based on true events, it’s more of a tale conducive to human drama than in incredible...