Ghostbusters proved so successful in its opening week that talks immediately began on creating a primetime “Ghostbusters” TV show with a different cast. However, when profits skyrocketed over the summer, Columbia wanted a film...
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...
1990s / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published August 26, 2000 · Last modified February 28, 2019
Groundhog Day falls into the category of movies that get better with age, and also one that is especially enjoyable when viewing on the second or third time, which is fitting considering the plotline. In...
A 15-year-old student (Schwartzman) at a preppy private school is a gifted young man but gets lousy grades, as he has decided to become involved in every club and activity you can imagine. A rich...
Caddyshack marks the first in Harold Ramis’ (Groundhog Day, Analyze This) now-distinguished directorial career, and you have to give him credit — he knows what’s funny. This is one hilarious flick that’s a certified classic for...
Bill Murray plays an annoying American video store clerk who travels to England to visit his brother (Gallagher) on his birthday. The brother does not want him botching an important business meeting with his presence,...
by Vincent Leo · Published September 20, 1998 · Last modified January 22, 2019
A high school guidance counselor (Dillon, In & Out) is accused of rape by a student (Richards, The World is Not Enough) who is the daughter of a wealthy and powerful widow (Russell, Spider-Man 3). After it is found...
This quirky comedy stars Robert De Niro (Goodfellas, Midnight Run) as Wayne “Mad Dog” Dobie, a timid police photographer who saves the life of a local crime boss, Frank (Bill Murray,Groundhog Day), during a robbery....
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.
