Akira (1988)
Akira represents one of the most influential anime features of all time. It’s based on the 1982 manga series from Katsuhiro Otomo, who not only co-writes the adaptation, but he also directs this animated...
Akira represents one of the most influential anime features of all time. It’s based on the 1982 manga series from Katsuhiro Otomo, who not only co-writes the adaptation, but he also directs this animated...
by Vincent Leo · Published October 16, 2018 · Last modified October 15, 2018
Dream Warriors is easily the best of the sequels in the Nightmare on Elm Street series, and some lovers of the franchise consider it even better than the original in many ways. It certainly is a...
Long before people were interacting in a virtual reality slumber in films like The Cell and The Matrix, there was this modestly overlooked sci-fi teaser which delved into the possibilities of one person interacting with another in...
by Vincent Leo · Published May 10, 2007 · Last modified February 24, 2019
Pop star Cyndi Lauper’s (Life with Mikey, The Opportunists) debut performance in a feature film is the main interest in this otherwise forgettable comedy that would prove to be the first dud for the...
1970s / Adventure / Family / Fantasy / Science Fiction
by Vincent Leo · Published February 24, 2003 · Last modified April 22, 2019
With Harry Potter all the rage these days, it would seem the perfect time to release Escape to Witch Mountain on DVD. After all, they both feature child magicians just learning that they have gifts beyond mere mortals,...
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.