The Usual Suspects (1995)
The Usual Suspects is one of those rare thrillers where the more you think you know, the less you truly do. Essentially, it’s all a big mind game movie, seemingly placing all of its emphasis...
by Vincent Leo · Published August 25, 2007 · Last modified April 15, 2019
The Usual Suspects is one of those rare thrillers where the more you think you know, the less you truly do. Essentially, it’s all a big mind game movie, seemingly placing all of its emphasis...
1990s / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published March 20, 2007 · Last modified February 6, 2020
First-time director David Fincher’s debut proves to be a daunting, if not impossible task, not only because it would be highly impractical to match or best two of the most acclaimed and popular science fiction...
2000s / Action / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published December 12, 2005 · Last modified January 6, 2020
Needlessly dull, Aeon Flux is a film that diffuses any claim to entertainment value by trying to have things both ways as an action/sci-fi flick. Those seeking action have to sit through a convoluted plot...
by Vincent Leo · Published October 29, 1998 · Last modified February 20, 2019
In the 10th century, a young king is wounded and a dragon donates half his heart to save him. The king becomes a tyrant, causing much misery upon his subjects. Years later, a noted...
1990s / Action / Adventure / Horror / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published January 15, 1998 · Last modified March 20, 2022
Unlike author Michael Crichton’s “Jurassic Park” novel, the 1993 Universal Pictures film adaptation was built with sequels in mind. Whereas the novel wiped out the dinosaurs in the end, Spielberg kept them alive, as...
You know the story — sort of. Two warring families are vying for control of the city called Verona Beach. The families are the Montagues and Capulets, who bitterly despise each other, resulting in...
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.