Archive for January 1st, 2008

New DVDs

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

A new DVD set spotlights the little-known silent comedian Harry Langdon.

The Ghost Down the Hall Is Scary in Spanish, Too

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

“The Orphanage,” a diverting, overwrought ghost story from Spain, relies on basic and durable horror movie techniques.

Awkward Encounters in the Hollywood Trenches

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

During a strike, it’s enemies by day and friends by night.

75% The Naked Prey

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

A group of white hunters on safari in Africa manages to insult the members of a native tribe, and the warriors respond by attacking them.

13% War

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Jet Li and Jason Statham find themselves on opposing sides in the immensely boring War, which is full of clichés but short on action.

20% Rush Hour 3

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Rush Hour 3 is a tired rehash of the earlier films, and a change of scenery can’t hide a lack of new ideas.

89% The Simpsons Movie

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

The Simpsons Movie contains the hearty laughs, biting satire, and honest portrayal of an American family that makes the show so popular.

22% Resident Evil: Extinction

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Resident Evil: Extinction is more of the same; its few impressive action sequences unable to compensate for the pedestrian plot.

77% Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

While perhaps not reaching the heights of the earlier Potter films, The Order of the Phoenix is nevertheless an entertaining, action-packed installment that captures the dark mood of the novel.

87% Superbad

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Deftly balancing vulgarity and sincerity, Superbad is an authentic take on the awkwardness of the high school experience.