Charlie Wilson’s War manages to entertain and inform audiences, thanks to its witty script and talented cast of power players.
Archive for January 3rd, 2008
82% Charlie Wilson’s War
Thursday, January 3rd, 200882% Protagonist
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008Protagonist skillfully intertwines its subjects’ lives through an unexpected common thread — Euripedes.
67% I Am Legend
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008I Am Legend overcomes questionable special effects and succeeds largely on the strength of Will Smith’s mesmerizing performance.
94% Juno
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008One of the brightest, funniest comedies of the year, whose smart script and direction are matched by assured performances.
50% Everything’s Cool
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008This comedic documentary tackles a very serious topic: global warming. EVERYTHING’S COOL focuses on a group eager to change Americans’ attitudes about climate change.
85% Atonement
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008Atonement’s strong performances, brilliant cinematography, and lovely score make for a very successful adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel.
8% Strength and Honor
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008IN THEATRES DECEMBER 7, 2007 (Limited) Set in Cork, Ireland, STRENGTH AND HONOR is a boxing drama with heart.
One Missed Call
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008What will it sound like when you die?
In the supernatural thriller One Missed Call, a chain of people receive terrifying cell phone messages of their own final fatal moments.
34% National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008A talented cast goes to waste in the improbable National Treasure: Book of Secrets, which is eerily similar to the first film.
48% The Killing of John Lennon
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008Despite a committed performance by newcomer Jonas Ball, The Killing of John Lennon is ultimately a flimsy character study.