The Crimson Rivers (2000)
While there are some viewers who may like The Crimson Rivers (the French title is Les Rivieres Pourpres) for its very dark subject matter and the director’s energetic, sweeping style, it doesn’t make the mystery of the...
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Kiss of the Dragon (2001)
I have mixed feelings about the Hong Kong stars that leave to make bigger budget films once they have make a name for themselves. Perhaps the producers and directors of the American/European films just...
Thirteen Days (2000)
In October 1962, the United States became poised on the brink of destruction in the Cuban missile crisis. The Soviet Union began implementing nuclear missiles on the island of ally Cuba, aimed at the...
Chocolat (2000)
Director Lasse Hallstrom has the distinguished honor of being the director of my pick for the least deserving Best Picture nominee for the last two years (including Cider House Rules). There’s no question of...
The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001)
In my opinion a return to form for the Coen brothers, after my two least favorite films in their careers, The Big Lebowski and O Brother Where Art Thou. The Man Who Wasn’t There is the Coen homage to...
Memento (2000)
Although one of the most overlooked gems for the year 2000/2001, Memento has gained in popularity by being one of the most unique “whodunnits” to come out in many a year. While it does fit the...
Angel Eyes (2001)
It’s ironic that the reason many people may be drawn to see this movie will also be the biggest reason they may be disappointed. Jennifer Lopez can be fun to watch, especially in gutsy but...
Pearl Harbor (2001)
Considering the track record to date between producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay, I was a bit leery about the prospects of sitting through three hours of over-produced, directorial masturbation that has been...
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
A lady gunslinger (Stone) enters a town in the grip of a powerful and merciless killer (Hackman). While there, it’s decided for several people in the town to have a “drawing” competition, where two of...
Shrek (2001)
With the exception of in-jokes taking jabs at family film industry leader Disney and their former monopoly in the animation industry, Shrek is a straight-forward, hip adventure. At the same time, while it may be derivative,...