1990s / Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published March 7, 2007 · Last modified February 13, 2019
The Phantom Menace marks the first new Star Wars theatrical feature in over 15 years, and it seems the fans that watched the earlier films as children have now grown up to adulthood. As a consequence, not...
2000s / Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published May 20, 2005 · Last modified May 20, 2019
As one of the few critics who does not malign Episode I and Episode II, and in fact, one who enjoys them very much, it should come as no surprise that Episode III, the best of the Anakin...
1980s / Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published February 10, 2003 · Last modified April 17, 2019
Although it’s the weaker of the three entries in the Star Wars episode 4-6 story arc, Return of the Jedi is still as thoroughly entertaining a final chapter as anyone could have reason to hope for. Lucas decides...
2000s / Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Romance / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published May 17, 2002 · Last modified March 26, 2019
Perhaps a large part of the reason I seem to be enjoying the new STAR WARS arc more than most comes down to my educational background. Having a degree in Classical Civilization, I have always had...
The year is 1962, with small town America one year before the tumult of chaos. Before Kennedy died, before Viet Nam, or the turbulent times the 60s are known for, this is American youth...
1970s / Action / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published January 22, 1997 · Last modified December 27, 2018
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away — oh, you know the rest. A couple of robots shuttle to a desert planet after their rebel spaceship is taken over by an...
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.
