Antitrust (2001)
Are we to assume Tim Robbins has officially given up on his career as a front-line actor now that it appears he doesn’t want to choose good films anymore? After this stinker in a...
Are we to assume Tim Robbins has officially given up on his career as a front-line actor now that it appears he doesn’t want to choose good films anymore? After this stinker in a...
One of the main staples in storytelling, whether in cinema or in literature, has been that of the quest for the perfect mate. The ground on “Searching for Mr. Right” has been tread on...
Director Jon Turteltaub has had a nice career for himself making sweet-natured films with heart, and While You Were Sleeping is a prime example. Of course, it’s hard to go wrong with Sandra Bullock in a...
There’s been quite a few good films revolving around the preparation and consumption of food, and as fine as those other films are, Big Night deserves a place right along with them. It isn’t the food...
2000s / Animation / Comedy / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published December 31, 2000 · Last modified March 12, 2019
I must admit, although the trailer and commercials for this film made it look awful, I was still hopeful I would be wrong considering I enjoyed the old animated television show. I figure it...
“The Skeleton of a Movie” may have been a more appropriate title for this film that’s more fun in hearing about than it is to actually view. At just a smidgen over 90 minutes,...
by Vincent Leo · Published December 30, 2000 · Last modified March 17, 2019
Based on real events that happened back in 1991, and chronicled in Sebastian Junger’s bestseller, this is a mostly speculative account of what happened on board a fishing vessel in the North Atlantic which...
A quartet of American soldiers in the waning days of the Gulf War find a map that leads to a massive stash of Kuwaiti gold held by Saddam Hussein’s forces. Getting the gold proves...
by Vincent Leo · Published December 23, 2000 · Last modified March 17, 2019
There are a few filmmakers which I loathe to review, not because I dislike their movies, but because no review, no matter how honest or heartfelt, will be good enough to please their diehard...
1990s / Action / Adventure / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published December 20, 2000 · Last modified March 6, 2019
Definitely not to be viewed for a peek at historical accuracy, but definitely worth watching for the unbelievable martial arts talents of its star, OUATIC is a classic Hong Kong action flick that is more entertaining...
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.