James Mangold continues his string of choice character-driven dramas with Ford v. Ferrari (aka Le Mans ’66 in most other parts of the world). This true story had been in Hollywood for decades before being made,...
Great music and performances are likely enough to please most viewers who enter into a biopic about a famous musical act, but they’re not necessarily enough to take things to the next level of...
2010s / Action / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published June 6, 2014 · Last modified July 31, 2018
Tom Cruise in another big-budget science fiction vehicle that’s not easy to readily separate from one of his other recent releases (Oblivion, War of the Worlds, Minority Report), but don’t let its familiar premise or generic...
Director Doug Liman, who scored a major international hit with The Bourne Identity, returns to the political thriller arena, this time on a less violent and more reality based scale with Fair Game, the true story...
by Vincent Leo · Published February 3, 2002 · Last modified April 10, 2019
Whether you like her or not, Nicole Kidman is an actress making some of the more interesting films in the last few years. Starting with Eyes Wide Shut in 1999, she has made Oscar-worthy appearances in Moulin...
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.
