| Final
Fantasy: The Spirts Within |
|
| "...the
rare film that makes you wish it had a mute button. The visual experience
is so fantastic that you won't want to have it ruined by the deadweight
story." |
| |
| Kiss
of the Dragon |
|
| "Jet
Li kills people with such ordinary household objects as a pair of
chopsticks, a billiard ball, and a straight pen. He's the Martha Stewart
of death." |
| |
| A.I.
Artificial Intelligence |
|
| "...a
film that thrives for two hours before dying painful death in the
last forty minutes." |
|
| The
Fast and the Furious |
|
| "What
it lacks in logic it more than makes up for with fantastic racing
sequences." |
| |
| Dr.
Dolittle 2 |
|
| "For
the most part, the movie is briskly paced and cute without being cloying." |
| |
| Evolution |
|
| "...essentially
Ghostbusters remade with aliens. It could probably be considered a
copyright violation, except for the fact that both films are the work
of Ivan Reitman, which just makes it lazy." |
| |
| Swordfish |
|
| "...100
minutes of explosions, guns, cars, computers, and bimbos. It is sleek,
loud, and has a fast paced plot that is pure silliness." |
|
| Moulin
Rouge |
|
| "...the
type of film you root for. It performs without a net, making you watch
fearfully, hoping that it won't crash to the ground while you are
delighting in the risk." |
|
| Pearl
Harbor |
|
| "This
movie is not as painful as a blow to the head, but it will cost you
up to $10, and it takes three hours." |
|
| Shrek |
|
| "There
are enough silly moments and funny characters to satisfy the kids,
but at its heart, Shrek is a movie for adults who have learned from
experience that things don't always end happily ever after." |
|
| Angel
Eyes |
|
| "In
it's most touching moments, the film will strike a chord with anyone
who has suffered at the hands of loved ones, and somehow can't forgive
themselves for it." |
|
| A
Knight's Tale |
|
| "As
jarring as the modern elements could be, they gave the film momentum
sadly missed during the more serious stretches." |
|
| Driven |
|
| "...there
are only so many scenes with computer generated car crashes, loudly
pulsing music, and shots of scantily clad women that a person can
take before boredom kicks in." |
|
| Bridget
Jones's Diary |
|
| "Renee
Zellweger brings Bridget to an empathetic life onscreen. Her round,
girlish face conveys every emotion going through her mind, and she's
at ease with abandoning her dignity without reservation." |
|
| Blow |
|
| "After
an engaging start, Blow becomes dark and depressing, just like the
life of Jung himself." |
|
| Along
Came a Spider |
|
| "...if
you are able to believe in the perfect villain, detective, and kidnap
victim, and repeated plot twists don't make you dizzy, Along Came
a Spider is an enjoyable ride." |
|
| The
Tailor of Panama |
|
| "[The
film] has a gritty, seamy atmosphere that suits it well. This story
isn't neat or pretty -- it's about perspiration and desperation." |
|
| Say
It Isn't So |
|
| "...most
moviegoers are familiar enough with Farrelly-style comedy to know
if they love it or hate it. If you hate it, save yourself some aggravation
and skip Say It Isn't So." |
|
| 15
Minutes |
|
| "By
the time the credits roll, 15 Minutes has overstayed its welcome by
an at least an hour." |
|
| The
Mexican |
 |
| "...an
enjoyable ride for fans of Brad and Julia, and it will most likely
create many new fans of James Gandolfini." |
|
| The
Caveman's Valentine |
 |
| "...should
be a gripping, insightful thriller, but it runs out of momentum midway
through and eventually coasts to an unconvincing conclusion." |
|
| Monkeybone |
|
| "...this
is a film made by a visual person for visual people. If you fit in
that category, you can forgive Monkeybone its flaws, if not, you may
be in for a frustrating journey." |
| |
| Sweet
November |
 |
| "Plot
lines go nowhere, good actors are misused, and emotions get manipulated.
Cross this one off of your calendar." |
