Mini-Review: Nothing much to say except that this is the pinnacle of 1980s cinema, and a damn fine film, period.
Mini-Review: Nothing like a half-brained comedy from the likes of the "brat pack" to procure a few much-needed laughs. Silliness aside, there's some intelligence to be found within the script to compensate for the film's flaws, allowing Old School to revel in all its vulgar glory.
Mini-Review: An overly derivative, poorly acted piece of trash. For shame, Stephen Dorff, you're better than this (I think).
Mini-Review: All I can say about Smiley Face is that it's a simple-minded comedy made for simple-minded folks who, well, smoke marijuana. If you don't, there are still a few laughs to be found, but the film assuredly isn't for everyone.
Mini-Review: Had the chance to revisit this one for the first time in years, and surprisingly, it still holds up. After all, fantasy this good never gets old, even if it is indeed quite childish.
Mini-Review: No one said translating poorly written schlock to the big screen would be an easy task. This in mind, screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg has returned once again to slam line after line of cheesy, incongruous dialogue into our heads, along with an overabundance of unhealthy obsession, teenage angst, and oiled abs.
Mini-Review: It's always a pleasure when a romantic comedy comes along that borderline redefines the genre. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is fortunate enough to be graced with said honor, thanks to a sheer sense of originality and sidesplitting laughs from start to finish.
Mini-Review: It's unfortunate how poorly Ang Lee's version of The Hulk was received, seeing as how this dislike seem to revolve more around a general misunderstanding of his approach to the character rather than a generally poor film. Granted, I didn't like it much either, but I do appreciate Lee's approach. Unfortunately, such an emotionally driven plot wasn't what audiences were expecting.
Mini-Review: Kaufman's never ceased to amaze me, and Adaptation is no exception. Words escape me at the moment, but the film's intricately woven, ingenious plot and dynamite performances from all involved have successfully transformed it into one of the best cinematic experiences of the past decade.
Mini-Review: A guilty pleasure of mine that's unfortunately been getting some negative buzz nearly 16 years after its initial release and Oscar recognition. Granted, it may glorify stupidity, and the formula may be a little too pat for some, but it's one of those films I feel the need to revisit from time to time whenever I need to feel good about something, myself included.