Exceptional Crime a study of desperation Though it is being touted as an action film, Bart Layton’s gripping Crime 101 actually consists of multiple character studies, examining three people who’ve each come to a crossroads in their lives. Captivating and smart, the film benefits from exceptional work from its three veteran leads and old-school pacing, […]
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Marvel formula alive and well in rollicking Thor 2
Without question, Marvel Films has fashioned an effective formula where bringing its superheroes to the big screen is concerned. Each of these adventures sport intelligently written scripts, are impeccably cast, contain the proper balance of action, pathos and humor and are rendered with the best special effects millions upon millions of dollars can buy. What […]
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Howard fires on all cylinders with impressive Rush
Chris Hemsworth as James Hunt and Daniel Bruhl as Niki Lauda in Rush. PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES Who could have predicted that the director of Grand Theft Auto (1977) would one day be at the helm of the greatest auto racing film ever made? Ron Howard, who cut his teeth on low-budget flicks like Auto […]
