2000s / Adventure / Family / Fantasy
by Vincent Leo · Published December 11, 2005 · Last modified June 12, 2019
Sometimes gorgeously realized, this first chapter in a proposed seven-film series, based on their appropriate counterparts in novel form by C.S. Lewis, still falls short in the narrative and dialogue. With fantasy films raking...
2000s / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Fantasy
by Vincent Leo · Published May 21, 2004 · Last modified May 10, 2019
A sheer delight from beginning to end, Shrek 2 manages to be even better than its now classic predecessor in scope and humor value. Whether or not the pop references and modern jokes will stand the...
2000s / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy
by Vincent Leo · Published April 23, 2001 · Last modified March 10, 2019
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,...
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.
