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"Monster-in-Law" an Unfortunate Comeback Flick for Fonda

I can understand Jane Fonda’s desire to return to the big screen, after a 15-year hiatus. I can understand the desire to play a character actress....

"Monster-in-Law" an Unfortunate Comeback Flick for Fonda

Will Ferrell's "Kicking & Screaming" Problematic, Overacted

With an awful script containing no originality, a terrible message and an abundance of overacting, "Kicking & Screaming" has got lots of problems. ...

Will Ferrell's "Kicking & Screaming" Problematic, Overacted

'This Is Not a Documentary'

'This Is Not a Documentary'

Disjointed Silly Skits Make Up "Hitchhiker's Guide"

Think “Monty Python” meets “Star Trek” meets “The Dark Crystal” – all on acid, I might add – and you’ve got this film. Basically, it’s a bunch of...

Disjointed Silly Skits Make Up "Hitchhiker's Guide"

"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" - Fact or Fiction?

When it comes to “documentaries,” I’m starting to feel like Pontius Pilate. What in the world is truth? And can anyone – or will they ever –...

"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" - Fact or Fiction?

A Decent Film, "Interpreter" Still Serves as Huge U.N. Ad

Much has been made during the last few weeks about director Sidney Pollack’s “unprecedented access” to the United Nations building in New York, so...

A Decent Film, "Interpreter" Still Serves as Huge U.N. Ad

"Sahara" Proves Entertaining with "Indiana Jones" Action

With its “Indiana Jones” action style and classic rock score highlighting lots of fun montages, “Sahara” may not be brilliant, but it’s an...

"Sahara" Proves Entertaining with "Indiana Jones" Action

Fun "Fever Pitch" Brings Together Men, Women and Sports

With a few exceptions, “Fever Pitch” will be appreciated by both sexes for the way that it explores the complex relationship between men, women and...

Fun "Fever Pitch" Brings Together Men, Women and Sports

"Millions" Provides Opportunity to Discuss Christian Faith

“Millions” provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the Chrisitan faith. Because of its strong message about money and accepting financial...

"Millions" Provides Opportunity to Discuss Christian Faith

"Miss Congeniality 2" Continues PG-13 Inappropriateness

“Miss Congeniality” was a big hit in 2000 and a rather benign spoof of beauty pageants that was mostly appropriate for younger teens. This sequel,...

"Miss Congeniality 2" Continues PG-13 Inappropriateness

Cut Up the Establishment

Cut Up the Establishment

A Critic's Devotions

A Critic's Devotions

"Ice Princess" Perfect for Young Daughters and Parents, Too

"Ice Princess" is perfect for your young daughters. The surprising thing is, you’ll also enjoy it yourself. Not only are the story, the messages...

"Ice Princess" Perfect for Young Daughters and Parents, Too

Wonderful "Dear Frankie" Conveys Truth About Human Heart

Going into this film, I expected two things: First, a story that overflowed with contrivances and schmaltz and second, I expected to judge a...

Wonderful "Dear Frankie" Conveys Truth About Human Heart

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