Absolutely Anything (2015)
Monty Python’s Terry Jones directs and co-scripts this silly special effects-driven comedy, reportedly inspired by an H.G. Wells story (“The Man Who Could Work Miracles”), that delivers on a few decent laughs, but not...
2010s / Comedy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published November 12, 2015 · Last modified December 11, 2019
Monty Python’s Terry Jones directs and co-scripts this silly special effects-driven comedy, reportedly inspired by an H.G. Wells story (“The Man Who Could Work Miracles”), that delivers on a few decent laughs, but not...
2000s / Adventure / Comedy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published May 24, 2007 · Last modified February 17, 2019
You’ve probably heard all about how bad The Adventures of Pluto Nash is, and those who found little in entertainment value during the 95 minute running length, I really do understand. However, I do have to...
Silverado is a throwback Western that doesn’t bother trying to reinvent the genre into a new form. It embraces all of the old clichés and formulas of the olden days, rehashing them with popular stars...
2000s / Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Fantasy
by Vincent Leo · Published May 21, 2004 · Last modified May 10, 2019
A sheer delight from beginning to end, Shrek 2 manages to be even better than its now classic predecessor in scope and humor value. Whether or not the pop references and modern jokes will stand the...
I’m not sure if there’s a need for debate as to whether the first Charlie’s Angels is better than the second, as film-making this superficial doesn’t really merit much thought or analysis, but I can...
2000s / Adventure / Family / Fantasy
by Vincent Leo · Published March 7, 2002 · Last modified March 20, 2019
I have not read any of Harry Potter’s adventures, so take the review for what it’s worth, as I will not be comparing the film and how faithful it may or may not be...
I am not sure which is the most astonishing feat evidenced from watching Rat Race: Jerry Zucker not providing laughs or in the very fact that Rat Race could get a green light to be made to...
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT isn’t so much an original movie as it is an anthology slapped together of a recreation of some of the best sketches of their television show from their...
1980s / Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published October 30, 1998 · Last modified February 4, 2019
A young boy (Warnock) jumps into a time hole with six dwarves who have stolen the Supreme Being’s (Richardson, Rollerball) map for time travel locations. They then proceed to go from age to age, including meeting...
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.