The Addams Family (1991)
One of the better big-screen adaptations of a small screen television show, The Addams Family, may not be entirely faithful in its adherence to the characters and humor of the TV show. Still, it...
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Aeon Flux (2005)
Needlessly dull, Aeon Flux is a film that diffuses any claim to entertainment value by trying to have things both ways as an action/sci-fi flick. Those seeking action have to sit through a convoluted plot...
Bewitched (2005)
Bewitched is a cute idea for a movie, but that’s all it is. It certainly sounds funnier to hear about than to actually watch. It’s not a remake of the television show of the...
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
Starsky & Hutch is yet another big screen recreation of an old classic TV show, and like many others that have been made in recent years, it isn’t so much an homage or a...
The Fugitive (1993)
A film doesn’t necessarily have to be high art to be good, and The Fugitive is case in point. It would be a smash hit for 1993, amassing almost $200 million at the box office,...
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture continues the TV series that ran on NBC from 1966-69. Suffering abysmal ratings in its initial run, Paramount sold the show to syndication, where it developed a strongly devoted...
Charlies Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
I’m not sure if there’s a need for debate as to whether the first Charlie’s Angels is better than the second, as film-making this superficial doesn’t really merit much thought or analysis, but I can...
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...
Charlie’s Angels (2000)
Continuing a trend for the year 2000, Charlie’s Angels introduces yet another big screen adaptation of a small screen television show. The TV series, known more for its stars and cheesy 70s style than for...
The Avengers (1998)
What is it that makes a good action film? Isn’t it the combination of good acting, directing, script, action set-pieces, costumes, and special effects? If that’s the case, The Avengers is a good film, right? That...