1980s / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published June 27, 2015 · Last modified July 29, 2020
Despite never experiencing the ocean growing up, Cameron became fascinated with marine science after ravenously watching TV documentaries by Jacques Cousteau, getting dive certified at the age of seventeen. He attended weekly lectures at...
Based on the best-selling book by reporters and political commentators Mark Halperin and John Heileman, Game Change is a made-for-HBO docudrama relating the rise and fall of the 2008 Republican campaign for president for Arizona Senator...
2000s / Action / Adventure / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published January 1, 2008 · Last modified August 13, 2018
“More of the same” perhaps was the prevailing mantra during every phase of the conception for this sequel to the 2004 hit National Treasure, as it basically covers every base touched by the first film...
At its heart, State of Grace isn’t really a new kind of film in the small-time gangster genre, but it is an example of one that follows the formula with well-oiled precision. What these movies all...
Although David Mamet’s adapted play Glengarry Glen Ross offers an often fascinating brief look into the world of high-pressure real estate salesmen, it’s mostly just a showcase for some terrific acting and smart dialogue. If...
An HBO original movie, but featuring A-list stars, Running Mates is an amiable romantic comedy that is carried by the personalities and acting ability of the two appealing stars. Released during just before the Clintons took...
Those who read my site regularly will know that I have little respect for Michael Bay’s style of direction and even less for mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s bloated, mind-numbing, explosion-ridden action flicks. You may be surprised...
The Hours is the kind of film that either has resonance with you or it doesn’t. It didn’t really for me, but being a young(ish) male, I doubt that it was necessarily meant to. ...
Three years, three Oscar-worthy performances for Russell Crowe, who won it in 2000 for his role as Maximus Meridus in Gladiator. Crowe deserved and received another nomination with his incredible performance with this one, and...
In 1970, the world was already becoming bored by the missions into space, seeming routine after the pinnacle of achievement the year before with the first manned landing on the moon. The mission of...
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Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.
