Though one would have thought this an unlikely property for a franchise, the first Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was a surprise hit, taking in nearly $140 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. I suppose that...
A superfluous remake, probably better received by viewers that haven’t seen the original 1996 version from Japan, Shall We Dance? replicates the basic story and key scenes, but the new Hollywood elements make the overall story worse —...
Richard Gere stars as Mr. Jones, a man who frequently lives his life on a constant high. Perhaps too high, as his often erratic behavior has been deemed dangerous enough to land him in...
by Vincent Leo · Published December 29, 2002 · Last modified December 9, 2019
After hearing about the cast of the lavish musical screen recreation of the acclaimed Bob Fosse production, Chicago, I was very skeptical that such a musical could be pulled off by a cast that isn’t...
One of the sad aspects of watching a once great director strive to get back to his position of glory is in seeing him aiming for greatness even when the material clearly won’t allow...
Autumn in New York tells the story of a playboy named Will (Gere), approaching 50 and taking a fancy to a much younger woman, Charlotte (Ryder), despite feeling that their age difference will make...
A New York columnist (Gere, The Jackal) hears a scoop about a woman (Roberts, Notting Hill) who ditched several husbands on the altar of her wedding. He writes about her without properly researching the stories and ends up...
1990s / Mystery / Romance / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published November 12, 1998 · Last modified January 22, 2019
A psychiatrist (Gere, Pretty Woman) begins a romance with the sister (Basinger, Batman) of one of his patients (Thurman, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen), although later finding out she’s married to a powerful gangster-type (Roberts, Runaway Train). His...
1990s / Comedy / Drama / Romance
by Vincent Leo · Published August 18, 1998 · Last modified January 16, 2019
A wealthy businessman (Gere, Final Analysis) hires a prostitute (Roberts, I Love Trouble) walking the streets of LA after his girlfriend leaves him. Seeking more of a no-strings companion than a sexual encounter, he decides to hire her...
by Vincent Leo · Published December 3, 1997 · Last modified February 9, 2019
Based more or less on the book and film The Day of the Jackal, this film stars Bruce Willis (The Fifth Element, Beavis and Butthead Do America) as the international terrorist know as the Jackal, who...
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.
