Smart and challenging, but never to point of confusion, Michael Clayton is a dramatic thriller invaluably abetted by its sharp script and faultless cast.
Archive for October 14th, 2007
90% Michael Clayton
Sunday, October 14th, 200764% King of California
Sunday, October 14th, 2007A quirky and often touching comedy about a mature teenager and her manic depressive father, King of California is a charming tale of familial relations and treasure hunting.
55% We Own The Night
Sunday, October 14th, 2007Bland characters, clichéd dialogue and rickety plotting ensure We Own The Night never lives up to its potential.
24% Trade
Sunday, October 14th, 2007With an exploitative style that seems more suited for TV shows like CSI, Trade’s message about the reality of child exploitation is easily lost.
52% Across the Universe
Sunday, October 14th, 2007Psychedelic musical numbers can’t mask Across the Universe’s clichéd love story and uninteresting characters.
% Laaga Chunari Mein Daag - Journey of a Woman
Sunday, October 14th, 2007Badki and Chutki live a fun-filled life in Banaras, playing pranks, sneaking off to see a forbidden mujra, and soaking up all the excitement that goes on the ghats of the Ganga.
25% The Final Season
Sunday, October 14th, 2007The Final Season recycles clichés we’ve seen in countless other sports movies, making for an unoriginal and uninspiring addition to the genre.
86% Naked Boys Singing
Sunday, October 14th, 200724% Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Sunday, October 14th, 2007This sequel is full of lavish costumes and elaborate sets, but lacks the heart and creativity of the original Elizabeth
77% Lars And The Real Girl
Sunday, October 14th, 2007A talented cast and a great script makes a story about a guy in love with an inflatable doll into one of the sweetest films of the year.