Labyrinth (1986)
Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind, Hulk) is cast in one of her first starring roles as Sarah, a teenage girl who has grown tired of her stepmother and father leaving her home alone to babysit...
1980s / Adventure / Family / Fantasy / Musical
by Vincent Leo · Published November 3, 2017 · Last modified July 24, 2018
Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind, Hulk) is cast in one of her first starring roles as Sarah, a teenage girl who has grown tired of her stepmother and father leaving her home alone to babysit...
1990s / Mystery / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published September 15, 2015 · Last modified July 2, 2024
As a young boy, Alex Proyas was deathly afraid of the dark, even more so when he began experiencing recurring nightmares involving strange-looking bald men who come out at night and chase him with...
2000s / Animation / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published August 20, 2010 · Last modified November 18, 2019
9 is the full-length version of director Shane Acker’s 11-minute mostly dialogue-less computer-animated short film from 1995 that went on to garner an Academy Award nomination. Producer Tim Burton became a fan of Acker’s vision...
2000s / Action / Drama / Superhero / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published June 10, 2003 · Last modified April 30, 2019
“You’re making me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” Oh yes, we would, Bruce! It’s about the only time we do like you, as without the few scenes where we get 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...
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.