The Last Unicorn (1982)
One magical unicorn survives the fate imposed by the wicked King Haggard (Christopher Lee) in his attempt to exterminate the realm. Thinking they couldn’t possibly all be dead (in this story, they are immortal),...
1980s / Adventure / Animation / Family / Fantasy
by Vincent Leo · Published August 20, 2019 · Last modified October 1, 2019
One magical unicorn survives the fate imposed by the wicked King Haggard (Christopher Lee) in his attempt to exterminate the realm. Thinking they couldn’t possibly all be dead (in this story, they are immortal),...
In the 1980s, Disney has been in the course of trying to find its footing yet again for the prominence it once held in the world of animation. This included pulling in talent from...
2000s / Action / Science Fiction / Superhero / War
by Vincent Leo · Published October 10, 2008 · Last modified April 26, 2019
Multi-billionaire Tony Stark (Downey) is the best in the world at what he does — designing and selling high-powered weaponry to the world, literally changing the face of warfare through his ability to deliver...
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...
by Vincent Leo · Published November 25, 2005 · Last modified May 13, 2020
In December of 1974, ABC’s Michael Eisner saw 1933’s King Kong on TV with his family and remarked what a great movie it had been for its time. In early-mid April of 1975, Eisner...
The Last Picture Show primarily follows the exploits of two small-town Texas high school buddies on the cusp of graduation during the early 1950s, Sonny (Bottoms) and Duane (Bridges). Duane is currently dating the...
The great director John Huston scores again with one of his most understated films, a small-time character study on two boxers on opposite ends of their boxing careers. Keach plays Billy Tully, a former...
Originally released under the book’s title of Cutter and Bone, Cutter’s Way is a film that has a purposely unfocused way of telling a story, languishing in some scenes in lackadaisical fashion, and as such, it...
1980s / Comedy / Drama / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published May 25, 2004 · Last modified May 10, 2019
Two brothers, Frank and Jack Baker (played by real-life brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges), have spent the last 15 years playing gigs together at various lounges as the Fabulous Baker Boys, a two-man pianist...
Another genial and amusing comedy by Albert Brooks, The Muse is a pleasant little diversion for fans of Brooks and light-hearted comedies in general. As usual with Brooks films, your enjoyment of the movie will greatly...
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Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.