2010s / Action / Adventure / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published June 13, 2015 · Last modified July 16, 2022
Amid the lucrative theatrical run for Jurassic Park III, Universal execs pushed for a fourth entry. Joe Johnston, emotionally and creatively drained after his tumultuous experience directing the third, said that he’d cheerlead from...
1990s / Action / Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy
by Vincent Leo · Published June 24, 2007 · Last modified November 3, 2021
Since debuting in the video game “Donkey Kong” in 1981, Mario had become a celebrity, emblazoned on lunch boxes, pajamas, underwear, bedsheets, and starring in a couple of kids’ TV shows. Polls proclaimed Mario...
by Vincent Leo · Published December 20, 2005 · Last modified May 29, 2019
It’s a tall order to have to remake a well-known classic, especially one that still is able to thrill audiences today. Despite its popularity, King Kong is an example of a classic film that actually could...
2000s / Action / Adventure / Horror / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published July 20, 2001 · Last modified May 2, 2022
In June 1998, Steven Spielberg announced he’d produce but not direct the third Jurassic Park feature. Halfway through The Lost World, Spielberg felt uninspired, as if slavishly cooking from a recipe. He had other...
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.
