Real life couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in the new romantic comedy “Going the Distance” which Christa Youngpeter is a movie one can relate to. Supporting stars Christina Applegate, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis add to this enjoyable film that’s better than your typical rom-com.
The new documentary “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest” shows that there is clearly a spiritual element in the pursuit of the highest of mountain peaks, says Paul Hansen. The movie tells the story of a famous Everest expedition in 1924 and how it is revisited today.
By Kacy Boccumini It would seem that Ocean’s eleven have been taking their swings at transcending their “leading man” status and cashing in for “Oscar Caliber” gold. Brad Pitt tried with Benjamin Button, Matt Damon with Invictus, and now George, in a leading role, is looking to take Oscar again with his role as a [...]
The new film “Mao’s Last Dancer” is partly an exercise in culture shock, says Paul Hansen, as it chronicles Chinese ballet dancer Li Cunxin’s three month stay in Texas. Starring Bruce Greenwood and Kyle MacLachlan, the film examines the dynamics of cross-cultural relationships.
There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Vampires Suck is a really lousy movie, says Louis Allred in his review of the Twilight spoof. The jokes fall flat and they’re way too corny to be anything close to funny. It’s the latest in deliberately terrible movies from Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg.
Bow Wow’s performance is about the only saving grace in Ice Cube’s new film “Lottery Ticket”, says Obed Medina.
The Expendables is exactly what it’s supposed to be, says Christa Youngpeter in her review. Written and directed by the film’s lead star, Sylvester Stallone, Youngpeter says the movie is enjoyable, predictable, and it has enough blood and explosions to feel like an “action porn.”
Courteney Merritt reviews “The Switch” and says it exceeded her (admittedly low) expectations.
David Michod’s Animal Kingdom could be a contender come Oscar time, says Scott Youngbauer. The Australian film about a 17-year old taken in by a crime family stars James Frecheville, Guy Pearce, and Joel Edgerton. It could also get nominations for Jacki Weaver and Ben Mendelsohn.
Piranha 3D won’t win an Oscar, but it’s a guilty pleasure film filled with sex, violence, and fish.
