It takes courage to adapt the Tolstoy epic for the screen. Director Joe Wright and writer Tom Stoppard put in a strong effort.
by Jim Dooley 2012-11-17 13:16:55
There are some chills to be had in this "Exorcist" retread, but not enough to truly possess you.
by Jim Dooley 2012-08-30 10:30:48
A visually stunning, entertaining romp in the familiar genre of Mythological rewrites.
by Jim Dooley 2011-11-11 09:20:39
Another retro sci-fi future from director Andrew Niccol, this one a riff on "Logan's Run" in which time literally is money.
by Jim Dooley 2011-10-27 22:42:12
Another beautifully-animated film that lacks an original story - this one about a rabbit who would be Easter Bunny. It lacks bounce.
by Jim Dooley 2011-03-30 10:27:45
It's back to "Narnia" in the third installment of this competent, if not particularly good, franchise.
by Jim Dooley 2010-12-09 06:53:14
Like two well-matched pugilists, this boxing pic's strengths and weaknesses wear each other down.
by Jim Dooley 2010-12-09 06:51:37
Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie play cat-and-mouse games in this adequate, if less than inspired, throwback.
by Jim Dooley 2010-12-09 01:27:22
Jim Dooley picks the top 10 movies released during the aughts (2000-09) that you "oughta" see.
by Jim Dooley 2010-01-08 09:16:16
Heartbreak, a love triangle, werewolves, and a trip to old-world vampire royalty. Not a bad time at the movies. Especially if you're a 14 year-old girl.
by Jim P Dooley 2009-11-19 09:12:44
