While watching Richard Linklater’s (Before Sunset, The School of Rock) semi-autobiographical homage to his high school days in Dazed and Confused, it’s almost impossible not to think about another film that similarly captured the essence of...
2000s / Action / Science Fiction / Superhero / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published June 28, 2006 · Last modified July 25, 2019
After nearly twenty years, Superman finally returns to the big screen, in a sequel (of sorts) of the events and characters as portrayed in Superman and Superman II. It’s a film that has been a long time...
by Vincent Leo · Published August 28, 2004 · Last modified December 2, 2019
This is pretty much a generic romantic comedy where the two would-be love interests find themselves on opposite ends of competing interests. In many ways, Laws of Attraction suffers from following too closely on the heels...
It’s sort of a poor man’s Big Chill, complete with Kevin Kline, in this multi-character piece reportedly shot entirely with DV cameras in 19 days, with roles written specifically for the friends of writer-director-stars Cumming...
The Daytrippers stars Hope Davis as Eliza, who one day finds an anonymous letter addressed to her husband (Tucci), seemingly romantic in nature. Although her marriage seems to be fine, she consults with her family...
Every once in a while, you come across a movie so energetic, imaginative, and fun to watch, you’ll find yourself forgiving the lack of real plot or its tendency to overindulge in asides. Party Girl...
Although not as funny as the “office comedy” predecessor, OFFICE SPACE, CLOCKWATCHERS scores more of its points by being more realistic in its absurd look at the trivialities of office life. In so doing, it’s...
The House of Yes will probably not be for all tastes, as the subject of incest among twins probably won’t be considered funny or entertaining to many a viewer, especially when combined with the tragic...
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Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.
