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Standard for Family Films Drops Even Lower with "Robots"

The standard for family films has dropped so low that it is now very rare indeed to see a good, animated film which does not contain bawdy humor. ...

Standard for Family Films Drops Even Lower with "Robots"

Funny "Pacifier" Won't Win Awards, But It Works

As with most family movies, the plot of this film isn’t going to win any awards for originality. “The Pacifier” is pretty much a rehashed version...

Funny "Pacifier" Won't Win Awards, But It Works

Still No Decent Role for Adrian Brody in "The Jacket"

Adrian Brody can’t get a decent role. Since winning the Best Actor Oscar in 2002, he’s filmed just two movies – in one playing a...

Still No Decent Role for Adrian Brody in "The Jacket"

"Be Cool" Gives Sequels a Bad Name

“Be Cool” is a sequel to “Get Shorty,” Quentin Tarantino’s ultra-popular 1995 film based on the book by Elmore Leonard. Unfortunately, this film is...

"Be Cool" Gives Sequels a Bad Name

Little Spiritual or Cinematic Value Offered in "Constantine"

Despite a massive marketing campaign to the Christian media, "Constantine" offers no spiritual or moral value. Unfortunately, it has little...

Little Spiritual or Cinematic Value Offered in "Constantine"

Great Moral Value in Sobering "Hotel Rwanda"

A film of great moral and cinematic value, “Hotel Rwanda” is a sobering reminder of just how important it is for those who have power – whether...

Great Moral Value in Sobering "Hotel Rwanda"

"Pooh's Heffalump Movie" Disappoints with Commercial Feel

Even if I could get past the mass-market, commercial feel that this film left me with, my daughter is the one the film has to please. A Pooh...

"Pooh's Heffalump Movie" Disappoints with Commercial Feel

Uncle Nino Offers Excellent Opportunities for Discussion

With its “after school special” feel, “Uncle Nino” won’t impress movie connoisseurs or those looking for an engaging cinematic experience. It is,...

Uncle Nino Offers Excellent Opportunities for Discussion

"Hitch" Humorously Bridges Gap Between the Sexes

"Hitch" is definitely adult humor, but unlike many films, it manages to bridge the gap between men and women and will make both laugh. Whether...

"Hitch" Humorously Bridges Gap Between the Sexes

This Wedding Date Should Be a Very Limited Engagement

I’m a pretty easy sell when it comes to romantic comedies. Give me good characters, snappy dialogue and some acting, and I’ll enjoy it. After all,...

This Wedding Date Should Be a Very Limited Engagement

“Les Choristes" – The Little French Film That Could

It’s the little French film that could. Released almost a year ago in Europe, “The Chorus” outsold “Harry Potter” at the French box office. And...

“Les Choristes" – The Little French Film That Could

Cameron Explores Ocean in "Aliens of the Deep" Documentary

There is no shortage of life at the bottom of the ocean – it’s just getting there that’s the problem. With his bevy of scientists and camera-laden...

Cameron Explores Ocean in "Aliens of the Deep" Documentary

Spoil the Ending, Part II

Spoil the Ending, Part II

Million Dollar Baby Destined to Elicit Praise

Million Dollar Baby Destined to Elicit Praise

TV's Best-Kept Secret

TV's Best-Kept Secret

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