Category Archives: Movie Reviews

“The Black Dahlia” Run time: 2:01 This will be two reviews: one for the movie itself and one for the theater in LA where we saw it, The Arclight. The movie is very loosely based on the famous unsolved Black … Continue reading →

“Beerfest” Run time: 1:50 I don’t drink, but I do enjoy Broken Lizard and “Beerfest” was funny. Not “Super Troopers” funny, but I wasn’t wishing I had passed up the opportunity to see it (see “Idiocracy”). The story is about … Continue reading →

“Idiocracy” Run time: 1:24 Ouch. The name fits. I love Mike Judge’s previous work and I can see the political satire he was going for here, but…wow. There were some laugh out loud funny parts, but not enough to sustain … Continue reading →

“She’s The Man” Run time: 1:45 Based on William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, this movie is a modern day take on “woman posing as man” and it is funny. Laugh out loud funny. Amanda Bynes is flat out genius in this. … Continue reading →

“The Illusionist” Run time: 1:40 No. No. No. Punctated by some stupid lady two seats over that felt the need to comment on EVERY effing thing in the movie. I can’t even rant about the movie or it will spoil … Continue reading →

“Little Miss Sunshine” Run time: 1:41 The darling of this year’s Sundance, “Little Miss Sunshine” is a dark comedy/road trip/dysfuntional family movie that gives a wonderful cast a wonderful script to work with. Directed by MTV Video Awards winners Jonathan … Continue reading →

“Talldega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby” Run time: 1:37 After such box office turds as “Kicking & Screaming” (which I saw) and “Bewitched” (which I was smart enough not to see), Will Ferrell reunites with “Anchorman: The Legend of … Continue reading →

“Clerks 2″ Run time: 1:37 The sequel to the critically acclaimed independent feature that cost $27k and put Kevin Smith on the map, “Clerks 2″ is not just a sequel. Hell, “Clerks” isn’t necessarily even required viewing to get the … Continue reading →

“Strangers With Candy” Run time: 1:37 The prequel to the critically acclaimed Comedy Central series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over in effort to revive … Continue reading →

“Superman Returns” Run time: 2:37 Remember what I said about Bryan Singer in my X-Men 3 review? Well, “Superman Returns” is a movie with a great script and a top level director. The story is a new idea and not … Continue reading →

“Cars” Run time: 1:56 I love Pixar movies. Yeah, I said it. I love the fact that they take everyday objects, in this case all things cars, and turn them into a world of it’s own and make a movie … Continue reading →

“Nacho Libre” Run time: 1:40 If you know me, then you know I enjoy a movie about a preist that moonlights as a mexican luchador as much as the next guy, and “Nacho Libre” is one of those movies. Jack … Continue reading →

“The Break Up” Run time: 1:46 I can appreciate the attempt to bring a new twist to the romantic comedy genre. I can appreciate Vince Vaughn’s sense of humor. I can look at Jennifer Aniston for extended periods of time … Continue reading →

“X-Men:The Last Stand” Run time: 1:27 I love movies like this – meant for kids, but with plenty of references adults will get a chuckle out of. “Over the Hedge” is funny. Really funny. The characters are loveable, the story … Continue reading →

“X-Men:The Last Stand” Run time: 1:44 Yes, one man can ruin a movie — or the absense thereof. Brian Singer’s direction on the first two X-Men movies was great, but I have to admit he had excellent scripts to work … Continue reading →