2000s / Comedy / Fantasy / Musical
by Vincent Leo · Published July 18, 2005 · Last modified May 22, 2019
Although it’s not likely to replace the original movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, in the minds and hearts of many viewers, the good news is that Tim Burton’s version of the Roald Dahl classic book...
1990s / Action / Drama / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published May 11, 2003 · Last modified April 30, 2019
If you watch Jackie Chan’s films only for the two or three lengthy, well-choreographed fight scenes, and are able to sit patiently through ninety more minutes of bad drama in between, perhaps you will...
1970s / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical
by Vincent Leo · Published December 30, 1999 · Last modified February 17, 2019
Although Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was more or less ignored on its initial release back in 1971, it is now regarded as a children’s classic, although some adults may still think it too disturbingly...
1980s / Action / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published May 5, 1999 · Last modified February 16, 2019
A Hong Kong factory owned by a corrupt and powerful businessman is pumping waste into a local pond. The pond owner sues for wrongful pollution, while the lawyer for the defense designs to have...
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.
