Archive for October 14th, 2007

90% Michael Clayton

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

Smart and challenging, but never to point of confusion, Michael Clayton is a dramatic thriller invaluably abetted by its sharp script and faultless cast.

64% King of California

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

A 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, 2007

Bland characters, clichéd dialogue and rickety plotting ensure We Own The Night never lives up to its potential.

24% Trade

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

With 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, 2007

Psychedelic 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, 2007

Badki 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, 2007

The 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, 2007

24% Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

This 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, 2007

A 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.