Woman in Gold (2015)
“Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I” is a painting by renown Viennese painter Gustav Klimt from 1907, reportedly taking over three years to complete. Klimt was hired for the portrait by Adele’s wealthy husband, Ferdinand,...
“Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I” is a painting by renown Viennese painter Gustav Klimt from 1907, reportedly taking over three years to complete. Klimt was hired for the portrait by Adele’s wealthy husband, Ferdinand,...
Kevin Kline (The Last of Robin Hood, Last Vegas) stars as Matthias ‘Jim’ Gold, an American approaching his 60s without much to be proud of in his life (except three divorces and a stack of...
Richard Pryor (Superman III, Live on Sunset Strip) stars as longtime minor league pitcher Montgomery Brewster still waiting for his next big call-up to the Bigs that seems to be so elusive. He and his...
Cruise (Cocktail, Top Gun) stars as self-absorbed California businessman Charlie Babbitt, who heads to the Midwest to attend his estranged father’s funeral and to see what will happen to his $3 million estate. Surely it...
1980s / Mystery / Romance / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published November 9, 2007 · Last modified January 22, 2019
In San Francisco, a rich heiress and her maid are found murdered, leaving the husband everything, including the accusation for the killings. That man is Jack Forrester (Bridges, Starman), whose marriage allowed him to rise...
2000s / Adventure / Comedy / Family
by Vincent Leo · Published December 18, 2004 · Last modified November 18, 2019
As someone who has read (well, “audio-booked”) the first three entries into the Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) series, “A Series of Unfortunate Events”, I could easily start this review by complaining about the...
I’ve endured some Adam Sandler stench-fests before to be sure — Billy Madison, Big Daddy, Little Nicky — hell, I didn’t even care for the one most people seem to like: The Wedding Singer. I mentally braced myself going into...
by Vincent Leo · Published November 23, 2001 · Last modified March 16, 2019
Rich and Strange is probably a film that will only appeal to Alfred Hitchcock completists, and as such, it’s a hit-and-miss affair which has an entertainment value that will vary greatly depending on the reasons why...
2000s / Action / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published August 1, 2001 · Last modified December 11, 2019
The Accidental Spy is a typical Jackie Chan flick that delivers what you expect. There’s going to be some fantastic fighting. There’s going to be some incredible stunt work. There’s going to be some moments...
by Vincent Leo · Published March 10, 2000 · Last modified February 20, 2019
Alfred Hitchcock dubbed the Master of Suspense for his ability to play the audience like a piano. Hitchcock also made masterpieces. It seems many of today’s filmmakers are more interested in playing the audience...
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.